dynamic library
[daɪˈnæmɪk ˈlaɪbreri]
nounpl: dynamic libraries
biblioteca dinâmica
1. A software library that is linked to a program at runtime rather than at compile time, allowing multiple programs to share the same library code in memory
The application uses a dynamic library to access graphics functions without increasing its file size.
A aplicação usa uma biblioteca dinâmica para acessar funções gráficas sem aumentar o tamanho do arquivo.
2. A compiled code module that can be loaded into memory on demand during program execution
Dynamic libraries are commonly used in modern operating systems to reduce memory footprint and facilitate code reuse.
Bibliotecas dinâmicas são comumente usadas em sistemas operacionais modernos para reduzir o uso de memória e facilitar a reutilização de código.
This is a technical computing term widely used in software development across both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian software development communities, 'biblioteca dinâmica' is the standard terminology, while international projects may also use the English acronym 'DLL' (on Windows systems) or refer to 'shared objects' on Unix-like systems. Understanding dynamic libraries is essential for modern programmers in both countries.
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